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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 692.85 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 692.85 and 421.38 is: 631.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 692.85 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/692.85 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 692.85 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 291,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,953.13/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.44

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